The Vegan Diet

                Vegans and vegetarians are always saying how their diets are so much healthier and more considerate of nature. They’re right; a diet of fruits, vegetables, and some carbs consists of so much less fats and things we don’t need that are in meat and animal products. Although meat contains vital proteins we need, there are other protein options out there to obtain these proteins. Animals also take up a lot of space. Herding and keeping animals take up so many resources, acres and acres of land are needed to keep most animals for produce. So much food like corn and soy beans are used for feed to keep the animals all fat and ripe. We find that most of the crops we produce in Iowa aren’t used for human consumption but for animal feed for cows, pigs, and other farm animals. Corn for example is rarely used for humans to eat; sweet corn is only sold locally and in very small amounts.

                Scientific studies keep proving this theory to be true. This week, studies on reptiles found that groups that are mainly vegetarian tend to live longer lives than if they were meat eaters. More here (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/10/141023091813.htm). Meat eaters in reptiles are more prone to earlier sexual activity and more sexual activity causing their lives to shorten.  Evidence keeps rolling in showing the advantages to eating vegetarian. Most people love their meat products though.  A big juicy New York strip or some flavorful chicken wings are delicious to people and would be hard to live without. Like every other food out there though, moderation is key to eating healthy.

                Meat shouldn’t been counted out. Protein is packed into meat and helps muscle grow and gain strength. If found and cooked right, some meats are quite healthy without any fats. All meat diets can be found to make us stronger and more lean. Bodybuilders need meat for the large amounts of proteins contained in it. Fish is also something that is extremely important to human health.  Vital vitamins and nutrients without any fat make fish a golden food. Fish contain all the healthy and positive things meat has without fats or even a large environmental footprint. It has some Meat compared to some other healthy vegan foods can be a little unhealthy, but with moderation and knowledge of what you are eating, eating some meat can make us healthier and stronger.